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Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:1.5 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:9.6 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 410

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 63%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

3.8

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

3.5

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 79%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

â–²Better than 84%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
5GB + 8GBCheck price
Other versions:
5GB + 16GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

3.8

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

3.5

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Software & Features

5%

5.8

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.2
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 8.6 points, which is lower than 83.2% of Tablets.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
1.5 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1.5 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 76.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 52.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
157 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 157 ppi which is lower than that of 83.7% of tablets and equal to that of 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 69.8% of tablets and equal to those in 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
490 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 490 g which is lighter than 49.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 2.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 2x cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.74 vs 8.000).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 25.8 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 78.5% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.58 vs 4.8).
    8.58 vs 4.81
  • 2x cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (8.74 vs 8.000).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 78.5% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average tablet (8.58 vs 4.8).
    8.58 vs 4.81
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Designed for kids
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 25.8 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    149.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 2.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 29.9% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (157 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    157 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 101 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 75% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 29.9% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (157 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    157 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 101 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 64 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (157 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    157 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 0.5 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 24% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 4 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019).
    July 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.5 mm vs 8.0 mm

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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expertreviews.co.uk
15/06/2018
Summary of the review
Samsung Galaxy Tab E review: Relatively cheap, but ancient and outdated
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techzim.co.zw
20/01/2017
Summary of the review
Techzim: Samsung Galaxy Tab E Review. Better on the big screen
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chip.de
18/10/2017
Summary of the review
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 (SM-T560N) im Preis-Check - CHIP
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hifitest.de
15/06/2015
Summary of the review
technische Daten Tablets - Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 - Test
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lesnumeriques.com
03/02/2016
Summary of the review
Test Samsung Galaxy Tab E, à l'économie et à l'essentiel
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB)

  • Large and clear display that is well-suited for watching movies and reading
  • Strong battery life with many users reporting it can last a full day of average use
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it a popular choice for beginners or children
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot up to 128GB
  • Lightweight and portable design for its screen size

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab E 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB)

  • Poor sound quality due to a single rear-facing speaker that is easily muffled
  • Sluggish performance and lag during multitasking or when running modern, heavy apps
  • Lower screen resolution compared to modern tablets, resulting in less sharp text and images
  • Slow charging speeds with no support for fast charging technology
  • Outdated operating system (Android 5.1/7.1) which lacks recent security updates and app compatibility

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E is a budget-friendly tablet featuring a 9.6-inch TFT LCD display with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a slim 8.5mm profile. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and 1.5GB of RAM, providing 16GB of internal storage (with approximately 5GB available to the user) that is expandable up to 128GB via microSD. Key advantages include a large, clear screen suitable for media consumption, a reliable 5,000mAh battery offering up to 12 hours of video playback, and a comfortable non-slip rear casing. However, it suffers from dated software (Android 4.4 or 5.1), sluggish performance during heavy multitasking, and relatively poor camera quality in low-light conditions.

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